Careers in International Development involve working for a variety of organizations, both locally in the United States and abroad, mandated to support development efforts in lesser developed nations on topical issues such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, public health, poverty alleviation, debt relief, good governance, and economic development.
Prospective employers include government agencies such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); international and nongovernmental organizations such as the United Nations Development Program, United Nations Population Division, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, Oxfam International and local affiliates, International Committee of the Red Cross, Physicians for Peace, and World Vision. The categories of employment often include skills such as program management, procurement, logistics, and monitoring and evaluation.
Admission
To be admitted to this program, potential students may apply online through the Office of Admissions as a non-degree, certificate/life learner student. All applicants must meet the requirements for graduate admission. Graduate degree-seeking students interested in pursuing this certificate in conjunction with a degree should consult with their graduate program director or advisor for assistance.
Curriculum Requirements
Twelve credit hours are required to complete this certificate.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| IS 713 | Global Political Economy | 3 |
| PPCM 727 | Public Procurement and Project Management | 3 |
| 3 |
| Political Economy of Development | |
| Globalization and Social Change in the World System | |
| Economic Development | |
| Global Health | |
| 3 |
| Health Management | |
| Supply Chain Management and Logistics | |
| Maritime Security and Risk Analysis | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Continuance
Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be in good academic standing. Students unable to maintain good academic standing will be placed on probation and may be suspended.
